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Grit Road Partners to bridge Nebraska agtech scene with Purdue University innovation ecosystem
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (648+ words) The agtech-focused venture capital firm in Nebraska has announced its partnership with DIAL Ventures, the agrifood venture studio affiliated with the Purdue Applied Research Institute. Grit Road will act as general partner and managing entity of DIAL Ventures Fund II. The…...
Business Innovation Act funding, AI regulation and online design code are top Tech Nebraska priorities for the 2026 NE legislative session
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (1033+ words) Tech Nebraska shared with Silicon Prairie News its top three bills for the 2026 session, all of which focus on innovation in the state. Funding the BIA is a key priority across the business and startup landscape after its instability in…...
Nebraska women in STEM celebrate wins, see the state stumbling amid anti-diversity squeeze
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (1096+ words) Nebraska has more women in STEM but is paying them less than many surrounding states. That's just one data point shared at an event marking three years since a landmark report about struggle and perseverance among local women in STEM....
Nebraska Tech Collaborative releases new dashboard with state tech workforce data
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (476+ words) The dashboard, created in partnership with workforce consulting firm Lightcast, builds on a previous version created together with the University of Nebraska at Omaha. NTC hopes the dashboard can be a resource for policymakers and educators to fill skills gaps…...
Upcoming 2025 Nebraska Startup Job Mixer to connect young talent with local startups
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (539+ words) The event is open to the public and will take place on Nov. 13 at Millwork Commons in Omaha. While the job mixer is aimed at young professionals, organizers said anyone interested in networking with founders and pursuing a job at…...
What the new stablecoin law means for Nebraska banks and consumers
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (1397+ words) A week-long celebration of the startup and entrepreneurial community in Nebraska with events in Omaha, Lincoln, Ashland and Council Bluffs Learn more " Nebraska is once again in the digital finance spotlight as Congress passes the nation's first stablecoin law. State…...
Nebraska Tech Collaborative launches software skills assessment to help close skills gaps
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (351+ words) Nebraska employers are invited to take part in a statewide Software Engineering Skills Assessment designed to identify knowledge gaps and strengthen the state's tech workforce. The 15-minute survey, open through July 11, provides companies with personalized feedback on their teams' technical…...
A new report warns Nebraska must act now to meet rising energy demand
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (585+ words) A Nebraska Chamber Foundation report warns that the state's energy infrastructure may struggle to meet rising demand from data centers, manufacturing and agriculture. Despite affordable and reliable power now, hurdles could threaten economic growth unless coordinated action is taken. "Nebraska,…...
Norfolk's business-led child care collaborative offers a new model for Nebraska
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (1601+ words) In northeast Nebraska, the lack of affordable, accessible child care is pushing parents out of the workforce and making it harder for businesses to hire. A new employer-backed initiative in Norfolk aims to change that by expanding capacity, supporting providers…...